Say the Kosmos 428 landed on someones property like a lake, house, car or even a plain field. What would happen? And what if the person wants to sue the party that released the object. Turns out they can't because the Soviet Union isn't a thing anymore. Who would end up taking responsibilty for the damages if the original launching party is just no longer existant. Would the launching site be held accountable (Baikonur Cosmodrome) as it's still an active space craft site? Odd question but I'm just curious.
Kosmos 428 Landing hypothetical scenario.
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What’s interesting is that Russian specialists expect it to fall somewhere in the southern Russia, between 12-14 May.
So this has happened a few times already when russian-launched projectiles have landed in other countries. What happens? If it lands on a shopping mall, nothing. If it lands on a kindergarten, nothing. If it lands on a hospital, nothing.
So you chances of suing is pretty low.
I would think it would be the Russian state in theory. It’s their spacecraft. Yes, the Soviets are no more, but Russia assumed control of the nukes, navy, vast majority of the aircraft, etc.
If they can’t be sued because it’s not their spacecraft, congratulations on your new hunk of space history.
Russian Federation inherited all the direct financial obligations of the Soviet Union. But hardly if ever it could be recognized as liable on other consequences of the activity of the USSR.
Well, one could claim damages from the current Russian state, but also assuming one can also claim fixture rights one could sell it & anything it hit to collectors.
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